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Sparing you the long backstory. Except that I have post traumatatic stress disorder. My son who is 25?
is a rapist. Unfortunately I have enough proof to break through my denial. Now I need to know how to live with this knowledge. I have disowned him, but I hurt so horribly, I don't know how to survive it. I'm on meds, but this is just too much. I can't even really get my head around it. I don't want to believe it, but there is too much proof right in front of me. My daughter told me he molested her when she was young. I know I need therapy, but do any of you have something that can help me until I can get help elsewhere?
Thank you in advance.
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Not to be unsympathetic to your pain, but I would think your daughter would have a worse case of PTSD than you, as she was the victim. But as a parent, I'm sure you hurt for both children, in different ways. Both your daughter and yourself need therapy, some together, and some individual sessions.
- SianLv 41 decade ago
I really can't do any more than imagine how awful this must be for you. I know there are help lines etc designed for people who have been raped/abused and also those close to them, which may or may not be able to help. I can't find anything which seems to have been set up for the parents/families of a rapist/abuser but I am certain that if you phoned/emailed one of these support sites they would still be more than happy to help you out. After all they are designed to help people who have been affected by rape, and you have been affected by this too.
They should also be able to offer you advice on looking after yourself whilst still being able to support your daughter and may have suggestions on counseling and therapy. If nothing else give someone like the Samaritans a call.
Source(s): http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000085/ http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual... - Anonymous1 decade ago
Yes. Know this: Depression = Oppression: Down-ward.
Natural cure: flax seed oil capsules: have no side effects
Spiritual cure: flush all law as dung for grace is sufficient
Then, all the horror, of the tormentors, will simply "vanish".
It's kinda like in a Merlin Movie: real magic is at "the end".
"The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen."
PTSD-ers all have one thing in common: legalism.
You're not alone: over 800,000 usa soldiers have it.
MANY are those who l-o-n-g-suffer with fear(hath torment).
You're not alone: read Susan Jeffer's book: FTFADIA.
Help? It's what is available at the throne of grace: Heb 4:16.
Pst: only condition is: go there boldly, on behalf of everyone.
Home Alone Movie: Pew Scene: OneLiner?
Aren't you getting a little old to be AFRAID?
Quest-i-on posed for YOU to ponder: What's more silly?
A child afraid of the dark -or- an adult afraid of the light?
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
Source(s): http://www.godshew.org/Depression.htm http://www.godshew.org/Counselling.htm http://www.godshew.org/Insights.htm#Movies http://www.godshew.org/Insights.htm#Books http://pub30.bravenet.com/forum/2526810710/show/10... - Anonymous1 decade ago
You don't have PTSD from your son's life, do you? You do need therapy. Plus, there may be a support group for those with criminal family members.
